1. Senator Armstrong Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Like I said, Platinum Games is probably the absolute greatest studio when it comes to thrilling boss battles, and this is their magnum opus so far. Like absolutely everything about Revengeance, its completely ludicrous and physically makes no sense, but thats where the charm lies. Prior to the real fight, you take on a prototype new Metal Gear and entirely dismantle the thing. Theres a QTE where you literally rip off one leg of scrap metal and begin pounding the Metal Gear into oblivion with it. This set the stage for another ridiculous battle. Its a battle that heads through multiple phases, ranging from sequences you cant win and are forced to be bludgeoned to death in for cinematic gravitas, a sequence where your robot dog companion tosses you a sword with shamelessly epic cheesy music playing in the background, quick QTEs involving elbow drops, and more. Perhaps what stands out most though is the fact is that it forces you to completely master Free-Blade mode as Senator Armstrong hurls Metal Gear debris your way. Its either master this technique and properly slice the large debris flying your way, or take ridiculous amounts of damage you really cant recover from. This boss battle is outstanding and epitomizes everything a boss battle in 2013 should be. Its difficult in a fun way, cinematic to heighten the story, multi-layered for grandeur, and has another catchy licensed rock song that further electrifies the mood. What boss battles did you enjoy tackling in 2013? Comment below!
